Understanding the waste management challenges in mining and resources
Mining and resource operations generate large and varied waste streams across exploration sites, active mines, processing facilities, and camps. Waste can include general waste, scrap materials, packaging, liquids, and regulated materials generated through extraction operations, processing, and maintenance.
Many sites operate in remote or regional locations with around-the-clock production schedules. Waste services must be dependable, scalable, and capable of supporting continuous operations without disrupting production or workforce safety.
Cleanaway works with mining and resources operators to deliver practical waste and resource recovery solutions that support safe operations and production continuity across complex sites.
How we manage your waste
and resource recovery needs
Site-specific service design
Waste solutions tailored to mine type, processing activities, workforce size, and site layout.
Remote and regional capability
Services designed to support operations in isolated and hard-to-access locations.
Specialist handling and equipment
Experienced teams and equipment suited to heavy, industrial, and regulated waste streams.
Reporting and visibility
Options for data to support operational oversight, audits, and internal governance.
Scalable project support
Waste services that adapt to exploration, ramp-up, steady-state production, and closure phases.
Health, safety and environmental focus
Rigorous controls to safely collect, treat and dispose of waste, minimising the risk of harm to people and the environment.
Waste and recycling services for oil and gas
Recycling services
Recovery of suitable materials such as metals, packaging, and approved recyclables.
Maintenance and shutdown waste
Support for waste generated during outages, shutdowns, and major works.
Confidential document destruction
Secure disposal of sensitive commercial and technical information.
Remote site equipment and infrastructure
Bins and systems designed for rugged environments.
End-of-life asset solutions
Cradle to grave project planning and execution for critical assets at the end of life.
Keeping your opertaions safe, clean, and controlled
Mining and resources operations require controlled waste systems to support site safety, environmental compliance, and uninterrupted production. Waste handling must minimise risk, prevent contamination, and integrate seamlessly with site workflows across both fixed and remote operations.
Cleanaway’s trained teams support well-managed waste areas, helping maintain safe handling practices, clear segregation, and consistent site conditions. Our services are designed to reduce operational risk while keeping your site clean, compliant, and running smoothly day to day.
Improving sustainability outcomes for your business
Minimising waste to landfill
Prioritising reuse, recycling, and treatment pathways to reduce reliance on landfill across operations.
Maximising resource recovery
Recovery of metals, hydrocarbons, water, and other valuable materials through specialised treatment and processing wherever possible.
Supporting compliance and risk management
Waste solutions designed to meet regulatory requirements and manage environmental and operational risks.
Operational transparency and performance
Options for reporting and data insights to support tracking, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across sites.
Proven results for mining and resources operations
Mining and resources companies across Australia partner with Cleanaway to manage complex waste streams in high-risk, remote, and heavily regulated environments.
Our experience supporting diverse operations helps maintain safe sites, optimise waste handling systems, and maximise resource recovery while meeting compliance obligations